Fatih (District)
the Fatih (District) is part of Istanbul .Interesting places in Fatih (District):
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Karyie Müzesı
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The Church of the Holy saviour in Chora (now a museum), in Istanbul. This really beautiful church is often overlooked by tourists in Istanbul, and it is a shame, as this was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. This room is the only one with such paintings in the church: the rest of the church is covered with beautiful mosaics. Unfortunately I didn't have time to shoot a panorama in one of the other rooms... This is an panorama, shot hand-held (6 shots). Enjoy the interactive panorama.
Chora Church - The Anastasis
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Fresco showing Christ raising Adam and Eve from their tombs with the gates of Hell broken at his feet. The arch around him represents Heaven. The present church dates from the 11th century, though it was almost destroyed by the crusaders, and was rebuilt in 1313. and the mosaics and frescoes date from this period, and are some of the best examples of the beginning of the Byzantine Renaissance. It was converted into a mosque in 1500 and has been a museum since 1959.
Chora Church - Christ Pantocrator
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In the crown of the dome is a medallion of Christ Pantocrator, and in the flutes, his ancestors The present church dates from the 11th century, though it was almost destroyed by the crusaders, and was rebuilt in 1313. and the mosaics and frescoes date from this period, and are some of the best examples of the beginning of the Byzantine Renaissance. It was converted into a mosque in 1500 and has been a museum since 1959.
Chora Church - The Glums
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Detail of The Dormition of Mary. Mosaic in the Chora Church, Istanbul The present church dates from the 11th century, though it was almost destroyed by the crusaders, and was rebuilt in 1313. and the mosaics and frescoes date from this period, and are some of the best examples of the beginning of the Byzantine Renaissance. It was converted into a mosque in 1500 and has been a museum since 1959.
Chora Church - A brace of bishops
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The present Chora Church dates from the 11th century, though it was almost destroyed by the crusaders, and was rebuilt in 1313. and the mosaics and frescoes date from this period, and are some of the best examples of the beginning of the Byzantine Renaissance. It was converted into a mosque in 1500 and has been a museum since 1959.
Nearest places of interest:
| Белградские ворота The Golden Door Tramvay (Yusufpaşa) aksaray metro istasyonu | Fatih Mosque Haşim İşcan Geçidi Sulukule Hamam Mihrimah |
